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Knife Plano to Host a French Celebration Dinner on August 25th

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Top Stories: ➊ – P & R Meeting (Wednesday), ➋ – Plano ISD Welcomes Students Back to School (Wednesday), ➌ – European investment firm acquires Fort Worth-based Parker Food Group (Thursday), ➍ – Police Reminding Drivers of Safety Around School Zones, Buses as Students Return to School (Wednesday), ➎ – MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Announcement (Thursday)

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Municipal Court

Parker TX Main City Calendar 8/16 7:00P

Event date: August 17, 2022 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: City of Parker 5700 E. Parker Road Parker, TX 75002

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COMP Plan Committee Meeting - Canceled/Postponed until further notice

Parker TX Main City Calendar 8/16 7:00P

Event date: August 17, 2022 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: City of Parker 5700 E. Parker Road Parker, TX 75002

Rockwall County Firefighter Who Died From Off-Duty Accident Helps Others as Organ Donor

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 8/16 1:11P Sophia Beausoleil

A firefighter in Rockwall County, who was also an organ donor, is being remembered for his commitment to service and passion to help others. Clifford Haney,45, was taken off...

Atlanta, Miami Picked to Once Again Host College Football Playoff National Championship Games

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local News) 8/16 11:55A

The 2025 National Championship is headed back to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, making Atlanta the first city to host the title game twice. Bill Hancock, executive director of the...

Collin County hospitals get hacked, exposing social security numbers and health data

WFAA.com (Local News) 8/16 9:10A

The hacking happened July 5, when hospital staff "became aware of unusual activity on certain systems," officials said.

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IT Cosmetics Special Offer!

Tanya Foster 8/16 12:57P Tanya Foster

Today is your lucky day! QVC just launched a new bundle featuring some of my favorite IT Cosmetics products . Right now, get the SPF 40 CC Cream Oil Free Setting Powder with a Luxe Brush for only...

Grovel Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show

My Sweet Charity 8/16 12:30P Jeanne Prejean

Shannon Graham (File photo) If you had plans for checking out Highland Park Village’s fall fashions at the 2022 Equest Luncheon and Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 4, you’d better make sure that you...

MySweetSchoolDaze: United To Learn’s Learning Launch ’22

My Sweet Charity 8/16 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

Learning Launch 22* According to United To Learn ’s Learning Launch 22 Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley , “Before we know it, back-to-school season will be in full swing. While we all are finishing up our...

2022 KidneyTexas Runway Report Luncheon Honorees, Beneficiaries And Other Details Revealed

My Sweet Charity 8/16 4:30A Jeanne Prejean

2022 KidneyTexas President Donna Arp Weitzman and The Runway Report 2022 Luncheon Co-Chairs Regina Bruce and Carla Russo have finalized details for the fundraiser on Tuesday, October 25, at the...

The Texanist: Does a Texas Country Musician Need Three Names to Succeed?

Texas Monthly 8/16 4:00A David Courtney

Q: With all the catchy three-named Texas musicians like Michael Martin Murphey, Willis Alan Ramsey, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jerry Jeff Walker,and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, how did Willie Nelson or George Strait...

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Changes to Study Room Usage Effective September 6

Allen Public Library 8/12 6:10A

Get your library cards ready, they will be required for study room use beginning in September.

Trailblazer Dr. Eileen Tollett Garners Allen Kiwanis Club Spirit of Community Award

Allen Public Library 8/10 11:51A

"Eileen has served the community in many different capacities over the years, continuously, and has made a huge difference in our community, specifically our library, its...

Plano ISD College Night 2022

Plano East Senior High School 8/9 9:27A

Monday, September 19th Plano Event Center 2000 E Spring Creek PKWY 6:00-8:00 P.M

Allen Public Library Awarded Second TexTreasures Grant

Allen Public Library 8/9 6:29A

Allen Public Library will be awarded a second TexTreasures grant to continue digitization of the back issues of the Allen American newspapers.

Plano ISD Website Shows When Buses are Running Late

Parker BubbleLife iReporter 8/8 2:23A Bubble Life

Know when the bus is running late. A website at www.pisd.edu/busalerts is now available where information about buses that are running more than 30 minutes late will be posted. Buses will still go by...

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Knife Plano to Host a French Celebration Dinner on August 25th

Crave DFW 8/16 7:08A Steven Doyle

Knife Steakhouse in Plano will host a five-course pairing dinner showcasing Knife’s classical approach to steakhouse cuisine. Having trained at La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine in Paris, Chef John Tesar’s...

Black Bear Diner Announces Opening in McAllen, Texas

Restaurant News 8/16 6:14A RestaurantNews.com

Family-friendly restaurant company continues to execute its strategic expansion in the Lone Star State Redding, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Black Bear Diner , the one-of-a-kind,...

Boost Restaurant Profits With Theoretical Food Costing & Menu Engineering

Restaurant News 8/16 4:03A RestaurantNews.com

Greg Staley by Greg Staley, CEO of SynergySuite As inflation soars and food costs remain high, restaurants need to be more intentional with their menus to maximize profits. In...

Juice Jam Energizes in Return to Charlotte

Restaurant News 8/16 1:52A RestaurantNews.com

Tim Tebow with Clean Juice Founders Kat and Landon Eckles. Clean Juice and Tim Tebow Celebrate Growth and Innovation at Leading Organic Fast-Casual Brand s Largest Event in...

15% Early Bird Discount for Texas International Wine Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/16 1:10A Jeff Cope

It is time to enter your wines for the Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) which is being held in February 2023. It is time now because you can use the promo code earlybird15 for a 15%...

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Kiehl’s Retinol Comparison & Other Favorites!

Color and Chic 8/16 2:00A Quincy

You all know what a fan I am of Kiehl s Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum . I ve been using it for the past year, and now I m testing the new Kiehl s Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum ....

What to Wear to Work and on the Weekend – 7 Different Outfits!

Color and Chic 8/15 5:20A Hoang-Kim

Ever wake up in the morning, walk into your closet and think, I have nothing to wear? That s where investing in classic pieces you can wear again and again comes in handy. If you have essential pieces...

BURGUNDY AND TAN

The Middle Page 8/12 3:01A Cathy Williamson

ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN BURGUNDY AND TAN Happy Friday! This week went by so fast! Guess what happened to me yesterday? I...

Cozy Fall Aesthetic Shopping Checklist

Color and Chic 8/11 2:00A Quincy

Even though it s still in the high 90s outside here in Texas, once the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends I m always immediately ready for fall. I think it has something to do with shopping and styling...

AN AFFORDABLE BLACK DRESS WORN TWO WAYS

The Middle Page 8/9 3:25A Cathy Williamson

Hello! I hope you guys are all good! I ended up having a fever over the weekend. I haven t had a fever in thirty years! I had about three days of not feeling good, but thankfully that is over. Today,...

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Marcus Semien sets foundation for the future of the Texas Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/15 4:54P Robbie Fuelling

Last year in Toronto, Marcus Semien hit 45 home runs.

Rangers fire manager Chris Woodward short of his 500th game

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/15 9:15A Associated Press

The move came with Woodward only two games shy of managing his 500th game with the Rangers. He finished with a 211-287 record.

Ferreira's brace leads Dallas to 4-1 victory over San Jose

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 7:29A Associated Press

Jesús Ferreira scored twice in the first half and FC Dallas breezed to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.

Seager 26th HR matches career high as Rangers beat M's 7-4

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/14 5:30A Associated Press

The Texas Rangers finally snapped a long losing streak against the surging Seattle Mariners.

Related: Taveras career-high 5 RBIs, Rangers beat Astros 8-4 in 10 Spectrum Local News Sports

Julio Rodriguez returns to lineup, Mariners beat Rangers

Spectrum Local News Sports 8/13 6:30A Associated Press

Seattle took over the first wild-card position in the American League by beating the Rangers.

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Colossal Biosciences wants to bring back the extinct Tasmanian tiger

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 9:37A Brent Wistrom

The thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, went extinct in 1936. But this startup with teams in Dallas and Austin is trying to bring it back with advanced genetic work.

'We deal with a lot of people': Tattoo artists on high alert as monkeypox cases rise in Dallas...

Spectrum News Health 8/13 12:40P Michael Lozano

Dallas County officials issued an emergency declaration on Aug. 5.

Father of 2 battles cancer, hopes to encourage families to vaccinate

Spectrum News Health 8/11 12:34P Lourdes Vazquez

Texas has the largest number of U.S. teens not protected against HPV.

Blood pressure project could hold keys to better health

Spectrum News Health 8/10 3:47P Dylan Scott

Using advancements in modern technology, researchers are developing a first-of-its-kind graphene e-tattoo.

Biden signs bill expanding health care for veterans exposed to toxins

Spectrum News Health 8/10 11:00A Justin Tasolides

President Biden called the bill the most significant expansion ever of benefits for veterans exposed to toxins.

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Release: Biden Signs Historic Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 8/16 10:37A Laura Zaks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Biden Signs Historic Inflation...

Celebrate Back to School with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Restaurant News 8/16 9:11A RestaurantNews.com

World s largest barbecue brand offers Family Packs and Kids Eat FREE on Sundays for back to school Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) It s that time of year again, back to...

Spiced Peach and Zucchini Baked Oatmeal Bars

The Healthy Maven 8/16 8:19A Davida Lederle

Get the best of summer with these spiced peach zucchini baked oatmeal bars. Toss in the oven and bake for a spicy and sweet breakfast or snack! Happy peach season to you all! I discovered last year...

Mezze Platter

Love and Lemons 8/16 4:27A Jeanine Donofrio

If you ask me, a mezze platter is the perfect solution for feeding a crowd. This Middle Eastern tradition of serving a medley of appetizers and small plates before a meal (or even as a meal) ensures...